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Key Facts: Springboard (Level 2) Exam
Springboard is Level 2 of four in the Pearson English International Certificate Young Learners, set at CEFR level A1.
The Young Learners test is delivered by Pearson Edexcel, the largest UK awarding body for academic and vocational qualifications.
Springboard is recommended by Pearson for children aged about 8 to 10 who are learning to use everyday English in real-life situations.
The Springboard written paper lasts 60 minutes and has six tasks testing listening, reading and writing.
The written paper has 40 items worth 80 score points; the separate spoken test is worth 20 points, for 100 total.
Task One is a listening 3-option picture multiple choice with 8 items worth 16 score points.
Springboard results are reported as Pass, Pass with Merit or Pass with Distinction; both test parts must be attempted.
Pearson offers free official Springboard past papers with audio, transcripts and answer keys to help children prepare.
Springboard is Pearson's A1-level Young Learners English test for children around 8-10, with a 60-minute written paper of six tasks (40 items, 80 points) plus a 20-minute spoken test, graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.
Sample Springboard (Level 2) Practice Questions
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1Listen: "It's seven o'clock. Time for breakfast!" Which picture shows the correct time?
2Listen: "Anna has got a red bag." Which picture is correct?
3Listen: "Where is the cat? It's under the table." Which picture is correct?
4Listen: "It's raining today, so take your umbrella." Which picture shows the weather?
5Listen: "My favourite animal is the elephant." Which picture is correct?
6Listen: "Ben is wearing a green jumper today." Which picture is correct?
7Listen: "There are five apples in the bowl." Which picture is correct?
8Listen: "We go to school by bus." Which picture is correct?
9Listen: "For lunch I want a sandwich and some milk." Which picture is correct?
10Listen: "My baby brother is sleeping now." Which picture is correct?
About the Springboard (Level 2) Exam
The Pearson English International Certificate Young Learners - Springboard (Level 2) is a fun, stress-free English test for children aged about 8 to 10, set at CEFR level A1. It is the second of four Young Learners levels (Firstwords, Springboard, Quickmarch and Breakthrough) and is delivered by Pearson Edexcel, the largest UK awarding body. The test has two parts taken separately: a 60-minute written paper assessing listening, reading and writing through six tasks, and a 20-minute spoken test with an examiner and other children. The written paper contains 40 items worth 80 of the 100 score points, with the spoken test worth the other 20. Tasks One to Five use picture multiple choice, name-to-picture matching, question-and-answer matching, utterance-to-picture matching and gap fill, while Task Six asks learners to write short sentences. Results are reported as Pass, Pass with Merit or Pass with Distinction.
Exam sponsor: Pearson, delivered by Pearson Edexcel. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
Written test 60 minutes; the separate spoken test lasts 20 minutes.
Passing Score
Pass (three stars), Pass with Merit (four stars) or Pass with Distinction (five stars); one or two stars is not a pass. Both written and spoken parts must be attempted.
Exam / Certification Fees
Set by each authorised test centre and varies by country; contact a local Pearson test centre for the current entry fee.
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Our practice resources: topics covered
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Listening: picture multiple choice (Task 1)
Listen to a conversation and choose the correct picture from three options to identify times, places, weather, numbers and activities.
Listening: match name to picture (Task 2)
Match a spoken name or description to the correct person or object using clues about appearance, colour and position.
Reading: match question to answer / dialogue completion (Task 3)
Choose the best answer to a question or complete a short dialogue with the line that fits the conversation.
Reading: match utterance to picture (Task 4)
Read a short sentence and choose the picture that matches the people, action, objects and position described.
Reading and writing: gap fill (Task 5)
Fill each gap with the correct word, testing have got, there is/are, articles, pronouns, prepositions and present continuous.
Writing: write sentences (Task 6)
Write short sentences in response to prompts; this productive task is in the real paper but not in these multiple-choice questions.
Preparing for the Springboard (Level 2) Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: Pass (three stars), Pass with Merit (four stars) or Pass with Distinction (five stars); one or two stars is not a pass. Both written and spoken parts must be attempted.
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: Written test 60 minutes; the separate spoken test lasts 20 minutes.
- Exam / certification fees: Set by each authorised test centre and varies by country; contact a local Pearson test centre for the current entry fee. Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 100 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
Springboard (Level 2): Suggested Study Strategy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Springboard (Level 2) Young Learners test?
Springboard is the second of four levels of the Pearson English International Certificate Young Learners. It is set at CEFR level A1 and is designed for children aged about 8 to 10 to show how well they can use everyday English.
How is the Springboard test organised?
There are two parts taken separately: a 60-minute written paper with six tasks testing listening, reading and writing, and a 20-minute spoken test with an examiner and other children. Both parts must be attempted to get a grade.
How many questions are in the Springboard written paper?
The written paper has 40 listening, reading and writing items across six tasks, worth 80 of the 100 score points. Tasks One to Five are multiple-choice or matching items, and Task Six is a short writing task.
How is the Springboard test graded?
Results are reported as Pass (three stars), Pass with Merit (four stars) or Pass with Distinction (five stars). One or two stars means the learner finished the test but did not reach the standard, so no certificate is issued.
What English do children need for Springboard?
Children should know simple vocabulary for family, colours, animals, food, clothes, the home and weather, plus basic grammar such as have got, there is/are, present continuous, the imperative and prepositions of place.
Is the Springboard test still offered in 2026?
Yes. Pearson runs International Certificate Young Learners sessions through the year, with 2026 written-test dates including sessions around June, October and December at authorised test centres worldwide.